Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

12/14 TAPER HIGH OFFSET NECK USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW Recalled by Smith & Nephew Inc Due to Modular necks were manufactured out of specification by...

Date: August 22, 2012
Company: Smith & Nephew Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Smith & Nephew Inc directly.

Affected Products

12/14 TAPER HIGH OFFSET NECK USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS ONLY CO-CR, REF 71352112, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA. USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS.

Quantity: 70 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Modular necks were manufactured out of specification by a vendor; the taper provide is undersized.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Smith & Nephew Inc

Smith & Nephew Inc has 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report